Assessment Requirements for MSTFD4006 Interact and network with fashion industry participants

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSTFD4006 Interact and network with fashion industry participants

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to LMTFD4006B Interact and network with fashion industry participants

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

using industry appropriate language and terminology to interact and communicate with fashion industry participants, using at least three (3) different communication channels or tools

applying knowledge of roles and information needs of at least four (4) different industry participants to communicate about design concepts and production requirements

applying appropriate communications skills to maintain cooperative working relationships

documenting information and outcomes of communication, and maintaining records according to workplace procedures and industry standards

establishing and maintaining up-to-date information about at least ten key industry participants to maintain business intelligence and sustain networks.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

roles of various fashion industry participants

routine industry communication channels and tools

information needs of fashion industry participants for design, procurement, production and marketing processes

communication protocols, workplace practices and quality standards

communication strategies:

effective verbal and non-verbal communication

oral, written and visual communication

active listening

positive language

recognising and adapting to cultural differences

negotiation and conflict resolution skills

fashion industry language and terminology

scope and information needs of different industry participants:

designers

patternmakers

suppliers

merchandising and marketing professionals

buyers

media

importers and exporters

production personnel

fashion industry networks:

industry bodies

professional associations

design studios

industry professionals providing specific services

production companies

professional development networks

documentation and record keeping requirements

quality standards:

accepted formats for presenting ideas and concepts

standards of presentation for drafts and final versions

layout and content.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in fashion networking, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e